Sunday, August 24, 2008

Trip #1

We switched up our vacation plans this summer and decided to see the Northwest while we still could. So here is our first trip. We went to Deer Harbor, Washington, it is located in the San Juan Islands in the Puget Sound. The island we were on was called Orcas Island. We had to take a ferry to reach the island. It was beautiful. We didn't see any whales, but still a great ride. While we were there it was cloudy and rainy most of the time, but still relaxing. We did some swimming, played some golf, explored the little island towns. I am sure Merilee will post more about our trip. The best part was on our ferry ride back. We all decided to stay in the car and relax during the 45 minute ride. However, we left the key on to listen to the iPod. When we tried to start the car - dead battery. The ferry is fully loaded. We are halfway back on the side. How embarrassing! Luckily the crew of the ferry had one of those car jumpers. We had to push the van forward to let the people behind us off before we got the car started. Looks like it's time for a new battery!

Here are some pictures...

This is where we loaded the ferry - Anacortes, WA


A view from the ferry - Between Anacortes and Deer Harbor


The view from our condo - Deer Harbor, WA


Sidney being silly at lunch - East Sound, WA


Me at the golf course - Deer Harbor, WA


Sidney swimming - Deer Harbor, WA


View from the dock - Olga, WA